Public Service Spotlight

Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity
Thursday February 09, 2012

Support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and other great area charities at the exclusive black tie preview of the Chicago Auto Show. First Look for Charity will be held at McCormick Place on Thursday, February 9th. For information CLICK HERE or contact Liz Boskovich at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; eburke@cff.org or 312-236-4491.
Where: McCormick Place
Location: Chicago South
 
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'We Grow Dreams' is holding their seventh annual Bowl-A-Thon at Brunswick Zone in Woodridge on Sunday, February 12. It benefits their work providing training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. For information, CLICK HERE.


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Upcoming Public Service Announcements
Saturday February 11, 2012
Evanston Jazz Festival
It's the North Shore's hottest day of cool jazz - the 9th annual Evanston Jazz Festival, at Evanston Township High School. The all-day event, Saturday February 11th, is filled with lively performances by student bands from around the Midwest, and culminates with a sizzling 7:30 p.m. show - electrifying orchestral jazz from trumpeter Orbert Davis' Chicago Jazz Philharmonic. Evening performance tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, a $50 family pass covers 2 adults and up to four children. For information and tickets, call 847-424-7848 or CLICK HERE.
Where: Evanston Township H.S.
Location: Cook County North
 
Saturday February 11, 2012
Cycle for Survival
Make a difference in the global fight against cancer by registering to ride in Cycle for Survival, a national indoor team cycling event to fund rare cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. It's Saturday, Feb. 11th. CLICK HERE to donate or register your team now.
Where: Equinox - Loop
Location: Chicago North
 
Sunday February 12, 2012
'We Grow Dreams' - 7th Annual Bowl-A-Thon
'We Grow Dreams' is holding their seventh annual Bowl-A-Thon at Brunswick Zone in Woodridge on Sunday, February 12. It benefits their work providing training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. For information, CLICK HERE.

Where: Brunswick Zone, Woodridge
Location: DuPage / West Cook
 
Saturday February 25, 2012
Raue Center & Crystal Lake Strikers Fundraiser
Join Raue Center for the Arts and the Crystal Lake Strikers for an energy-packed evening of percussion fundraiser on February 25th to benefit Raue Center and the Strikers' Scholarship Fund. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 815-356-9212 or CLICK HERE. This message is brought to you by Raue Center for the Arts.
Where: Raue Center
Location: Far Northwest Suburbs
 
Saturday February 25, 2012
For the Love of Chocolate Gala
Indulge in chocolate extravagance - attend the 'For the Love of Chocolate' Black Tie Gala on February 25th at The Merchandise Mart. It benefits scholarships to students in the full-time programs taught by The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago. For information, CLICK HERE.
Where: Merchandise Mart
Location: Chicago North
 
Sunday February 26, 2012
Warm Your Heart 5K
Join The Drive for a one-of-a-kind indoor event, Chicago's first Indoor 5K, the Warm Your Heart 5K, to benefit Northwestern's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute. It's happening at McCormick Place, Sunday, Feb. 26th to mark National Heart Month. For information and registration, CLICK HERE.
Where: McCormick Place
Location: Chicago South
Sunday February 26, 2012
Keshet Pearl Anniversary Rainbow Banquet Celebration
Keshet will host its Pearl Anniversary Rainbow Banquet celebration celebrating 30 years of service to the community on February 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Chicago Hilton & Towers, 720 South Michigan. Entertainment will be provided by Grammy Award-nominated recording artist Neal Sedaka, and all proceeds will benefit Keshet's educational scholarships, vocational training and recreational programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. This celebration will honor those in the community who have provided great support for the organization. This year's guests of honor are Scott and Debbie Rudin. Also being recognized for their contribution are Martin Samber and Designs for Dignity. To purchase tickets or to receive more information, call 847-205-1234 or CLICK HERE.
Where: Chicago Hilton & Towers
Location: Chicago South
 
Friday March 02, 2012 - Sunday March 04, 2012
Northwestern University Dance Marathon
The Northwestern University Dance Marathon, a 30 hour dance-a-thon, is set for March 2 - 4 at Norris University Center and benefits the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation for Childhood Cancer and the Evanston Community Foundation. For more information on how you can support the Dance Marathon & related events, CLICK HERE.
Where: Norris University Center
Location: Cook County North
 
Friday August 10, 2012 - Sunday August 12, 2012
Susan G. Komen 3-Day
3 days. A 60 mile journey to erase breast cancer forever. Register today for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day at the3Day.org (CLICK HERE) or call 800-996-3DAY. Because everyone deserves a lifetime.
Where:
Location: Everywhere
 



Ongoing Public Service Announcements
Tuesday January 24, 2012 - Friday March 30, 2012
Support Building the World's Largest Ronald McDonald House in Chicago
Chicago! Join Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana as they finish building the world's largest Ronald McDonald House right here in the heart of the city. Learn more at RonaldHouseChicago.org (CLICK HERE)
Where:
Location: Everywhere
 

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Saturday, Feb 4, 2012
11:00pm
The Deep End
Sunday, Feb 5, 2012
7:00am
Rock 'n Roll Roots
Three Dog Night (3hrs)
8:00pm
Sunday Night Star
Mike Stasinopoulos of Chicago (1hrs)
9:00pm
The Classics
Classic Rock with Folk and Country Roots (2hrs)
Monday, Feb 6, 2012
3:00am
Overnight Album Side
The Rolling Stones
10:00am
Ten @ 10
1985
1:45pm
One 45 @ 1:45
Bob Marley
5:00pm
Lost & Found
9:00pm
Long One @ 9
Bob Marley
10:00pm
Ten @ 10 Replay
1985
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012
3:00am
Overnight Album Side
Dave Mason
10:00am
Ten @ 10
1972